

Coral Reefs
Corals and Coral Reef research, monitoring, protection and restoration
Lang Tengah Turtle Watch
Malaysia
Lang Tengah Turtle Watch is a Malaysian turtle conservation organization with projects on Lang Tengah island, Tanjong Jara Resort, and Pulau Perhentian. Their turtle watch programme focuses on ongoing conservation efforts and long-term monitoring to better understand and conserve the nesting and in-water sea turtle populations. In addition to this, they work to preserve the coral reefs which are also habitats for sea turtles, and to educate and raise awareness among local communities, tourism operators and tourists through educational outreach programs as well as engagements in research and conservation efforts.
Livingseas Asia
Bali, Indonesia
Livingseas is a dive operator with a passion for marine conservation, which takes the form of restoration of corals. In the Coral Planting Project, divers are trained to set up Reef Stars on the seabed. 'Broken corals lying on the seabed are rescued and then transferred and tied to the Reef Stars to encourage coral growth. This provides an elevated platform for efficient nutrient absorption of the broken corals from water movements during a tide change.'
Local Ocean Conservation
Kenya
Initially started to protect turtles, now Local Ocean focuses on the conservation of turtles as well as mangroves and coral reefs, and educates to achieve a sustainable relationship between man and oceanwater. Turtle Watch is their flagship programme. It was started by local residents in 1997 to protect nesting sea turtles. As a marine conservation group, along with Diani Turtle Watch, Bycatch release, beach profiling and specialist Rehabilitation Centre for sick and injured sea turtles, their marine conservation, education and outreach programmes aim at ensuring the future of the marine environment including community involvement and development, and research and campaigning to promote the sustainable use of Kenya’s marine resources.
Loveland Living Planet Aquarium
USA
LLPA operates one of the largest biodiversity exhibits in the United States. The aquarium holds American Zoo Association accreditation, and is both a public outreach and education program as well as a science and research body. LLPA is involved in a number of restoration projects around the world, raising funds and supporting the work involved, including Coral Rescue and the Pawikan Project, a sea turtle conservation project in the Philippines.
MaRHe
Italy
MaRHE is part of the University of Milan - Bicocca (Università degli Studi di Milano-Bicocca), with the purpose of carrying out research and educational activities in environmental science and marine biology, tourism science and human geography. Part of this is to educate on protection of the marine environment and its biodiversity, as well as to use and manage its resources responsibly. MaRHE works closely with the government of the Maldives on projects to promote sustainable fishing and protection of the coral reefs in the area.
Mar Fund
Guatamala
The MAR Fund (Mesoamerican Reef Fund) was established in 2004 by representatives from conservation funds in the countries of the MAR region (Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico) as a regional funding and coordination institution. It is a private fund intended to drive regional funding and partnerships for the conservation, restoration, and sustainable use of the Mesoamerican Reef. This includes: Saving our Sanctuaries (supports the establishment and protection of an interconnected network of priority coastal and marine protected areas in the region), Fishing for the Future (sustainable fisheries and the establishment of fisheries recovery areas) and Climate Change: The Need is Now (monitoring climate change effects on the reef and supporting adaptation to climate change).
Marine Conservation Costa Rica
Costa Rica
Marine Conservation Costa Rica is dedicated to ocean conservation through action and education. Their projects include Coral Restoration, Reef Health Surveying and Marine Education. They offer two day marine conservation courses through to month long internships where the participants learn and have hands on experience in all aspects of running a coral restoration project.
Marine Conservation Philippines
Philippines
MCP is dedicated to preserving and protecting coastal resources in the Philippines through education, volunteerism and research. They work to preserve fragile marine habitats like coral reefs and mangrove forests, with an additional aim of improving the quality of life for marginalised fisherfolk in the central Philippines. A volunteer based organisation, international volunteers can join a large professional team of marine biologists, scientists, teachers and dive instructors. Participation in the program involves extensive scuba diving activities, with training offered on site. ‘Since becoming operational in 2015, MCP has led mangrove replantation efforts, and have removed tons of marine debris and ghost nets. Volunteer divers have placed sinkers and buoys in many marine protected areas, improving demarcation and local conservation efforts, whilst volunteers have taught numerous school classes in the municipality about marine issues.’ Their YouTube channel is https://www.youtube.com/c/MarineConservationPhilippines Amongst several others, check out their video about conservation volunteering at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qA6hggVddfs
Marine Conservation Society Seychelles
Seychelles
MCSS promotes the conservation of the marine environment through education, research and through the implementation of a number of programmes. Current projects include Whale Shark, Turtle and Coral Reef monitoring and an environmentally protective mooring programme. The aims of the society are to improve the conservation of marine ecosystems through scientific, management, educational and training programmes.
Marine Stewards
Singapore
In 2019 Marine Stewards initially focused on sustainable fishing practices in Singapore, and has since expanded its marine conservation programme to encompass Biodiversity, Habitats and Pollution threats to their ocean. They are now represented at engagement sessions with various government agencies.. Their citizen science programme has had several successes, including uncovering illegal sales of the critically endangered shovelnose ray in local wet markets. Their current activities include coral husbandry, reef surveys and monitoring, and responsible fishing.